Best Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 14 doctors

Pediatric cardiovascular surgeon with over 39 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex congenital heart surgeries like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – a leading institution for cardiac surgery
• Published 100+ articles on congenital heart surgeries
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and left ventricular reconstruction
• Skilled in off-pump Fontan and other advanced techniques

With over 39 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Riza Turkoz specializes in complex congenital heart conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital
• Trained at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty member at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on congenital heart defects

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery, with extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in pediatric cardiovascular surgery since 2011
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including pioneering surgical techniques
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA)
• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2014

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation and complex congenital cases
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed surgeries at multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan brings 31 years of experience of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Performed specialized cardiology procedures at major Turkish universities
• Trained at Mayo Clinic in the US – one of the world's top hospitals
• Current cardiology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Deser specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries with training at top international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital and Ospedale San Raffaele.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in advanced aortic and vascular techniques internationally
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with patients
• Works at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, bringing over 34 years of experience of specialized experience in heart surgery.

• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Professor Murat Ugurlucan specializes in cardiac surgery with extensive training at prestigious institutions like King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Trained at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Specializing in complex congenital heart surgery, Dr. Cicek leads the Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Fellowship-trained at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Board-certified in both Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Member of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society and World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
• Recognized with the Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Oztas specializes in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on pediatric and congenital heart conditions. She has been recognized nationally for her research contributions.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, a leading medical school in Turkey
• Trained specifically in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded 2nd prize at National Society of Vascular Surgery Congress
• Currently practices at Biruni University Hospital